Where to get... conveyor belt material?

[Stanleythecat]

Hi All

Don't know if anyone can help point me in the right direction but does anyone know where I might get hold of some thin ish conveyor belt material?

All advice gratefully appreciated.

Leo

 

[Ogri the trog]

There are thousands of types Leo, an idea of what you intend to do with it might help.

I used to work in a factory that used miles of all sorts of it - getting friendly with someone who works anywhere that uses it would be a starting point as my old place was constantly changing and throwing out loads of it.

HTH

Ogri the trog

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

only place i can think of is a scrapyard that deals with industrial machinery...

 

[Stanleythecat]

There are thousands of types Leo, an idea of what you intend to do with it might help.

I used to work in a factory that used miles of all sorts of it - getting friendly with someone who works anywhere that uses it would be a starting point as my old place was constantly changing and throwing out loads of it.

HTH

Ogri the trog

Thanks OTT,

It is after some advice from robin wood to drive a pole lathe for some bowl turning. I presume similar in profile to a leather strap, so 3-4mm thick, it would need to be cut in to thin strips. In his opinion it was the most durable and best option for long term use... I didn't know even where to start looking!

Leo

 

[launditch1]

How long?I *might* be able to help.
I have reel of old super tough canvas coveyer belt, 3-4mm thick..thing is its about 10in wide!

 

[Stanleythecat]

How long?I *might* be able to help.
I have reel of old super tough canvas coveyer belt, 3-4mm thick..thing is its about 10in wide!

Wow! That sounds like it could be a goer, I need about 2 metres...

Leo

 

[launditch1]

Ok.ill see what i can do.I know its going to be a pig to cut!

 

[Kerne]

What about an old car seat belt? Easily had at a scrapyard I should think.

 

[Stanleythecat]

Sorry Kerne I obviously didn't subscribe to this thread! Car seat belts are a bit too slippery and wouldn't give enough friction to drive the lathe, liking your thinking though.

I suppose a running machine belt might be plausible... or a long flat drive belt... any thoughts on where to get one! please?

Leo